The luxury river cruise ship has been created by Venice-Simplon-Orient-Express from the former MS Nederland. Since 1995 this totally refurbished ship sails between Mandalay and Bagan. The ship has a swimming pool, a large sun deck, a spacious observation lounge with large windows in addition to the excellent cabin facilities, a restaurant able to accommodate all passengers in one sitting and satellite communications. Consultant designers were appointed to devise new internal and external decorative schemes in sympathy with the vessels new role and the "Orient-Express" brand.

The Road to Mandalay can accommodate a maximum of 118 passengers in 3 different cabin types. All cabins are fully air-conditioned and have en suite shower and WC facilities. Each cabin has a personal safe, telephone and satellite TV with in-house video. Sockets are suitable for 2-pin round plugs (220 volts). Hair dryers are available in each cabin.

Dimensions 4.5 m x 4.8 m
Twin beds, sofa, writing desk & chair, cupboard and drawer space. A mattress can be substituted for the sofa to accommodate a child under 4 with parents

Dimensions 2.25 m x 4.8 m
Twin beds, vanity unit and stool, cupboard and drawer space

Dimensions 2.25 m x 4.2 m
Single berth, vanity unit and stool, cupboard and drawer space